Act3 Productions in Sandy Springs will co-host a special concert for sensory-sensitive children and teens Friday.

The concert, part of a new partnership between Star 94 radio, the Songs for Kids Foundation and the Sensory Friendly Foundation, will include low lighting and low volume.

“Children with sensory issues have over or under-developed sensory processing,” said Wendy Blumenthal, Ph.D., a local child psychologist and founder of the foundation helping to organize the event. “A specific problem for many with sensory issues is the loud, synthesized noises generated at musical concerts. Exposure to this type of music is extremely stressful and can be physically painful.”

This concert, a closed, invitation-only event, is the first one of its kind hosted by this partnership. The goal is to allow these children and teens to have a positive experience at a rock concert. Musicians will be provided by the foundation (www.songsforkidsfoundation.org), which uses music to enrich the lives of children suffering from illness or hardship. It brings music to children’s hospitals and special needs camps through live interactive concerts, hospital bedside performances and a songwriting and recording program.

“Sharing the arts with children has always been an important goal for Act3 Productions,” said Patti Mactas, founder and artistic director. “We also try to give back to the community that has been so supportive of our theater, so we are proud to provide our venue for this event.”

Act3 Productions is an award-winning, professional-level community theater providing a full season of Broadway musicals, dramas, new works and improv shows.

Cindy and Jimmy from “Star 94 Mornings” will emcee the event and create a re-cap of the concert on their web page at www.star94.com and on air in the coming weeks.

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